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Image of signs on the McMillan reading rom
Image of signs on the McMillan reading rom

District Heating Scheme latest

Mon, 03 Aug 2015 06:07:00 BST

The latest updates on the District Heating Scheme infrastructure work for the week starting 3 August

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Campus Vision artist's impression 140 image

Campus redevelopment update: People

Mon, 03 Aug 2015 10:16:00 BST

What is Estates and Buildings Chief, Ann Allen, saying about our progress towards a World Changing Campus? Read the second of her regular updates here...

The University's South Front
The University's South Front

Communications / RIO realign

Mon, 03 Aug 2015 16:42:00 BST

The University has announced an exciting realignment of the roles of the Communications Office and Recruitment and International Office (RIO).

Image of the Mackintosh House July 2015
Image of the Mackintosh House July 2015

Eight week closure of Mackintosh House

Mon, 03 Aug 2015 12:05:00 BST

The Mackintosh House is to close to the public for approximately eight weeks from Monday 10 August 2015. Read why here.

Image of a reader in the library
Image of a reader in the library

Language Resource Library

Mon, 03 Aug 2015 09:06:00 BST

The Language Centre Library (LCL) will now be known as the Language Resource Library (LRL). But why?

Prof Iain McInnes and Dr Stefan Siebert
Prof Iain McInnes and Dr Stefan Siebert

Top rheumatologists from Asia visit UofG

Mon, 03 Aug 2015 10:06:00 BST

A delegation of twelve senior rheumatologists from China, Hong Kong and Singapore will be visiting the University of Glasgow from 3 – 7 August.

Solar flares
Solar flares

UofG and Pune researchers share a place in the Sun

Mon, 03 Aug 2015 13:00:00 BST

Astronomers from Glasgow and Pune are working together to study eruptions on the Sun.

Professor Ian Gow OBE
Professor Ian Gow OBE

Professor Ian Gow on Radio Beijing

Mon, 03 Aug 2015 07:31:00 BST

Professor Ian Gow, Director of University of Glasgow Confucius Institute, was interviewed on the Chinese radio station Radio Beijing 774.

Dr Phillips O'Brien
Dr Phillips O'Brien

NEH fellowship for Phillips O’Brien

Mon, 03 Aug 2015 11:19:00 BST

Phillips O’Brien wins major award from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).

Gilbert Scott Building
Gilbert Scott Building

Young Investigators Symposium

Mon, 03 Aug 2015 12:33:00 BST

Come and hear about the latest molecular parasitology research from the best of the field’s emerging group leaders.

Dr Jason Gill
Dr Jason Gill

First place in open water swim for Dr Jason Gill

Mon, 03 Aug 2015 09:42:00 BST

This month, Dr Jason Gill of the Institute of Cardiovascular Medicine achieved first place in a 26.4km swim across Lake Zurich.

Students at graduation throwing certificates in the air
Students at graduation throwing certificates in the air

Under the hood at graduations

Mon, 10 Aug 2015 06:59:00 BST

A new video spotlights an extraordinary team effort.

Image of the Jazzademics band
Image of the Jazzademics band

Jazzademics for Malawi

Mon, 03 Aug 2015 11:05:00 BST

What have the Jazzademics been up to now?

A person working in a office
A person working in a office

Online resources to help with PDR

Mon, 10 Aug 2015 09:00:00 BST

There are a number of different resources to assist staff with the Performance Development Review (PDR) process.

The logo of the GULGBTQ student group
The logo of the GULGBTQ student group

LGBTQ+ in running for award

Mon, 10 Aug 2015 09:00:00 BST

How you can help the University's LGBTQ+ Student Association (GULGBTQ+) win a much-deserved “student group of the year” award?

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Meerkat with camera

Focus on Photography

Mon, 10 Aug 2015 09:00:00 BST

Are you interested in finding out how best to use photography for campaigns, publications and the web?

Gravitational waves
Gravitational waves

Cosmic Symphony needs you

Mon, 10 Aug 2015 09:00:00 BST

Will you be able to hear tiny ripples in space-time?

Image of the Impact in 60 seconds competition 2015
Image of the Impact in 60 seconds competition 2015

MVLS Impact in Sixty Seconds

Mon, 10 Aug 2015 09:00:00 BST

Are you an early-career researcher in the College of MVLS? Do you want to have a go at the 2015 "Impact in Sixty Seconds" competition?

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Online Fraud 140

Have you updated your Wi-Fi yet?

Mon, 10 Aug 2015 09:00:00 BST

Changes will shortly be required to help you maintain your Wi-Fi access and to keep you safe online.

Students from Chengdu, China
Students from Chengdu, China

Meet Tony, Sharon and Iris from Chengdu

Mon, 10 Aug 2015 09:00:00 BST

Campus e-News met three students who are visiting the University from Chengdu to find out how their trip had gone.

Pwani University
Pwani University

UofG and Pwani Uni join forces to combat disease

Mon, 10 Aug 2015 09:00:00 BST

A partnership agreement to promote joint scientific research and education programmes has been signed by the University of Glasgow and Pwani University in Kenya.

Biomedicine graphic
Biomedicine graphic

Future of Biomedicine Industry Day 2015

Mon, 10 Aug 2015 09:00:00 BST

Find out more about this free event hosted by the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences.

J Murray attending his allotment
J Murray attending his allotment

Green Fingers

Mon, 10 Aug 2015 09:00:00 BST

Find out what the University of Glasgow Archives services has to do with growing food.

Ayoub Sisters
Ayoub Sisters

Concert For Cancer : A Fundraising Night

Mon, 10 Aug 2015 09:00:00 BST

Hear music from the Ayoub Sisters and Christian Schneeberger while helping to raise money for the children’s cancer hospital in Cairo.

Lynette Jordan at conference
Lynette Jordan at conference

Report on ExReMet event

Mon, 10 Aug 2015 09:00:00 BST

Lynette Jordan reports ExReMet event.

Image of the Ivory Tower movie advertising
Image of the Ivory Tower movie advertising

Showing of 'Ivory Tower' on campus

Mon, 10 Aug 2015 09:00:00 BST

The acclaimed US film 'Ivory Tower' is being shown on campus next month. Details - and how to book - here...

Image of a person on a zip wire across the Clyde
Image of a person on a zip wire across the Clyde

2015 Charity Zip Slide

Mon, 10 Aug 2015 09:00:00 BST

It's Zip Slide time again! Raise funds for leukaemia research at the University of Glasgow.

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The National Student Survey logo

NSS 'first' rating

Fri, 14 Aug 2015 11:53:00 BST

The Principal has welcomed this year's NSS rankings as an 'outstanding result' for the University of Glasgow.

Image of the aftermath of the Tianjin disaster.
Image of the aftermath of the Tianjin disaster.

Sympathies to Nankai

Thu, 13 Aug 2015 11:53:00 BST

The University of Glasgow sent its deepest sympathies to its Joint Graduate School partner, Nankai University, following the explosions in Tianjin.

Robert Service
Robert Service

Robert Service biography

Mon, 17 Aug 2015 10:33:00 BST

A French Canadian author, and great-great granddaughter of the author Robert Service, has produced a new biography charting his early years and time at the University of Glasgow.

UofG Singapore information booth
UofG Singapore information booth

UofG Singapore showcase to 1,000 people

Mon, 17 Aug 2015 12:24:00 BST

The University of Glasgow Singapore with the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) showcased their Aerospace degree programmes at an aviation exhibition.

Confucius Institute courses

Mon, 17 Aug 2015 12:12:00 BST

The Confucius Institute is offering intensive Language classes this month for Beginners and Level 1.

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aerial photo of Gilmorehill campus

Lean Management and Change Programme

Mon, 17 Aug 2015 09:00:00 BST

A new programme has been created to support staff who are involved in projects related to enhancing workplace processes or undertaking change.

Dr Matthew Waites
Dr Matthew Waites

LGBTI Award nomination for Matthew Waites

Mon, 17 Aug 2015 09:00:00 BST

Dr Matthew Waites has been shortlisted for the Outstanding Campaigner of the Year Award at the first Scottish LGBTI Awards.

Languages word cloud
Languages word cloud

Languages Open Evening

Mon, 17 Aug 2015 09:00:00 BST

Come along to the open evening to find out more about the language courses on offer.

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Hands holding a sparkler

Short Courses at the University of Glasgow

Mon, 17 Aug 2015 09:00:00 BST

The Centre for Open Studies will be offering short courses throughout the 2015-16 academic year.

Professor Frank Coton
Professor Frank Coton

Vice Principal discusses NSS results

Thu, 20 Aug 2015 10:03:00 BST

Professor Frank Coton, Vice Principal (Academic & Educational Innovation) recently spoke to Campus e-News to give his take on the NSS results. Listen here.

Printer
Printer

New phase for 'Managed Print' project

Mon, 24 Aug 2015 07:01:00 BST

The team running the University's Managed Print project is trial new, efficient and carbon cutting processes.

UofG sign in the Quad
UofG sign in the Quad

Help shape the success of UofG

Mon, 24 Aug 2015 09:00:00 BST

A project team are looking for focus group participants to help us define what it means to work at the University.Have your say and sign up today!

Room finder app
Room finder app

Personal Timetable and Roomfinder App

Mon, 24 Aug 2015 07:58:00 BST

Have you ever struggled to find your way around campus or wondered where a particular room is?

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SHARE logo

Sign up to SHARE

Mon, 24 Aug 2015 09:43:00 BST

Will you help to advance the development of precision medicine in Glasgow by taking a few moments to sign up to the SHARE register?

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Social media icons

UofG best for social media

Fri, 21 Aug 2015 16:01:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has ranked top for most effective use of social media in an independent study.

Glasgow Business Awards
Glasgow Business Awards

UofG short-listed for Glasgow Business Awards

Mon, 24 Aug 2015 10:21:00 BST

The University is in the running to receive prizes in three categorises.

Signing MOU with Nankai University
Signing MOU with Nankai University

Professor Muscatelli on Radio Beijing

Mon, 24 Aug 2015 09:48:00 BST

Listen to Professor Muscatelli speak about the University of Glasgow's academic ties with China.

British Society for Cardiovascular Research Logo
British Society for Cardiovascular Research Logo

Translation of cardiovascular science to the clinic

Mon, 24 Aug 2015 11:56:00 BST

The British Society for Cardiovascular Research is holding its Autumn Meeting 2015 on 7 & 8 September.

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Researchers in biology lab 140 image

Young Investigators Symposium

Mon, 24 Aug 2015 09:38:00 BST

Come and hear about recent developments in parasitology.

The River Spey
The River Spey

£750,000 funding for SAGES+

Mon, 24 Aug 2015 10:56:00 BST

Funding success for multi-institute research group.

Hunterian
Hunterian

Temporary closure of the Hunterian Art Gallery

Mon, 24 Aug 2015 07:45:00 BST

The Hunterian Art Gallery will be closed to the public on Tuesday 1 September 2015.

Open Day 2015
Open Day 2015

Busy day on campus: Open Day

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 09:28:00 BST

On 2 September the University of Glasgow will welcome around 7,000 visitors to campus for an Undergraduate Open Day.

University Gardens 140
University Gardens 140

Could you be a RET Fellow?

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 09:58:00 BST

Find out about a professional development scheme which celebrates colleagues at the University of Glasgow who are passionate about learning and teaching.

Accommodating sporting excellence

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 09:19:00 BST

University of Glasgow Residential Services will be accommodating sporting excellence by offering discounted Halls of Residence fees to selected athletes.

Cancer researcher in a lab
Cancer researcher in a lab

We want to hear from you!

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 09:24:00 BST

Newspapers are full of stories about health and cancer, but do these stories affect the way we think about our health?

Image of students in the Quad
Image of students in the Quad

Inspiring People with Potential

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 10:03:00 BST

Why investment in Widening Participation is now reaching an exciting phase...read on.

University Tower
University Tower

International Dean: Eurasia and South Asia

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 09:18:00 BST

A message from Professor Jim Conroy, Vice Principal (Internationalisation).

McGill University Crest
McGill University Crest

Principal’s Early Career Mobility Scheme: 2015/16

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 07:40:00 BST

The Principal’s Early Career Mobility Fund will run again this academic session, and that the scheme has been expanded to include McGill University.

Erasmus Mundus
Erasmus Mundus

New International Masters announced

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 10:16:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has won funding to deliver scholarships for the joint Erasmus Mundus International Masters degree in Adult Education for Social Change.

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Laura Muir 140

Congratulations to Laura Muir

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 09:31:00 BST

University of Glasgow veterinary medicine student Laura Muir placed 5th in the women’s 1500m event at the World Athletics Championships in Beijing.

Volunteers digging pond
Volunteers digging pond

Volunteers brave the elements

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 09:39:00 BST

Six volunteers from University Services volunteered to dig a pond in Dams to Darnley Country Park in the Southside of the City.

Archaeology conference
Archaeology conference

Archaeology conference to be held at UofG

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 10:03:00 BST

The largest gathering of archaeologists to ever meet in Scotland will be congregating at the University of Glasgow this week.

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CREATe logo 140 section image

EPIP conference comes to Glasgow

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 10:55:00 BST

The Annual Conference of the European Policy for Intellectual Property Association will be held at the University of Glasgow. Staff are invite to attend the opening and closing events.

Thomas Muir
Thomas Muir

250th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Muir

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 11:45:00 BST

Events are being held through the year to mark the birth of the Scottish radical.

Main building
Main building

Digital Health & Care Information Session

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 08:34:00 BST

Do you have a passion for innovation?

Golfing
Golfing

Golf day raises money for Arthritis Research UK

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 09:14:00 BST

The Institute of Infection Immunity and Inflammation & Welcome Trust Centre for Molecular Parasitology recently held a charity golf day at Buchanan Castle Golf Club.

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